Celeste Holm
Fairy Godmother
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Enchanting live-television broadcast of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical play, originally done in 1957 with Julie Andrews in the lead, now features Lesley Ann Warren, letter-perfect as the girl who sleeps among the ashes, taunted by her step-family until her fairy godmother comes to her rescue.
Lesley Ann Warren (born August 16, 1946) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She made her Broadway debut in 110 in the Shade in 1963. In 1965 she received wide recognition for playing the title role in the television musical production of Cinderella.
The attention Lesley received from this brief stage venture, however, led to her capturing the beguiling title role in the Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II TV musical production of Cinderella (1965) with Stuart Damon as her Prince and a glittering, all-star cast in support.
Lesley Ann Warren says of filming Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella when she was 18. Who can blame her? From earning the Theatre World Award for her turn in 110 in the Shade to making her...
Cinderella : It's possible. Yes, everything is possible tonight! Prince : Everything is different. Everything has changed since you came.
The 1965 version starred Lesley Ann Warren and Stuart Damon. The 1997 version starred Brandy Norwood in the title role, with Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother. Both remakes add songs from other Richard Rodgers musicals.
Cinderella. A sparkling fantasy of music, magic and romance, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella captivates from overture to finale with a delightful score and stunning flittering performances from an all-star cast. Cinderella will waltz into the hearts of the entire family and live happily ever after as one of the most irresistible musicals ...
